Instructional Technology

The Instructional Technology Team is committed to implementing the digital transformation by engaging, empowering, and assisting all teachers, students, and stakeholders to become lifelong learners who are prepared to thrive in the future.

Parent Chromebook Camp is required for all students who will be in the 6th grade in the 2019-2020 school year. It is also required for students in grades 7-10 in the 2019-2020 school year who are new to TCS or who have not participated in the past.

Parents may drop in to complete camp at any location or date listed below. It takes about 30 minutes, so drop in any time during the times listed. Note that there are a limited number of opportunities, so mark your calendar now!

Monday, July 15 from 11am - 6pm at Bryant, Central*, and Northridge High Schools

Wednesday, July 24 from 10am - 4pm at Bryant, Central*, and Northridge High Schools

TCS Instructional Technology Blog

Updated Process for Parent Accounts in Canvas

Posted by Elizabeth Hancock on 8/24/2018

Canvas has updated the process for the creation of parent accounts in Canvas. These accounts allow parents to have an obesrver role in their student's Canvas courses. Follow these directions to keep an eye on your child's learning.

Canvas Apps for Parents, Students, and Teachers

Posted by Elizabeth Hancock on 6/22/2018

Parents, teachers, and students can use Canvas on the go with their mobile apps. Although some features still work best in the online interface, these apps make it much easier to receive messages and announcements, check feedback and assessment results, and complete some tasks. Detailed information is at https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/1045977/pages/canvas-apps . If it prompts you for a URL, use ours - tuscaloosa.instructure.com.

Digital Age Parenting

Posted by Elizabeth Hancock on 10/10/2017

Digital Age Parenting

Digital devices are amazing, expensive windows to the world - in all of its lightness and darkness.

Our children must learn to navigate this world. Parents must help them do that independently and well. We must remember that the bad things, the things we worry about, come from the choices we make when using devices.

These videos are an excellent introduction to the role of technology in the lives of children.

TCS is working hard to prepare students for success in the future and all of the digital skills and experiences needed for that. We use Common Sense Media’s educational materials to teach digital citizenship K-12. The topics include cyberbullying, digital footprints, privacy, and information literacy.

One area of concern is the apps children use and how they use them. There is a great deal of information available about specific apps and the issues associated with them. Parents should be aware that some apps allow children to connect with strangers, allow communication that is anonymous, and allow users to hide other activities and materials. Parents should also attend to the age restrictions on many social media apps. We recommend that parents review and approve all apps before their children use them.

Parents should be reminded that most gaming systems are connected to the internet and can allow children to connect with strangers.

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